We love the chance to bust the myths when it comes to using skincare ingredients that can give us the most radiant, dewy, dreamy complexion ever! This time it’s about confusing claims about two super antioxidants, niacinamide and vitamin C.
While we know these complexion-brightening stars shine on their own, can their combination enhance their celebrity effects on the skin or create a crash and burn on our delicate dermis? Contrary to conclusions based on outdated research, the short and sweet answer is yes!
Let’s shed some light on the skin benefits of niacinamide and vitamin C, and set the record straight on how to mix these two ingredients – and how to incorporate them into your skincare routine for the toughest skin. radiant on this side of the beauty planet!
What are the benefits of niacinamide for the skin?
As skincare lovers, we are always looking for ways to make our skin dewy, smoother and brighter and, as a bonus, younger looking! When it comes to the best superstar ingredients to fulfill those desires, niacinamide and vitamin C tick those wish boxes.
Although they offer complementary benefits for the skin, let’s dig a little deeper into the science behind these powerful antioxidants for the skin. separately before discovering their magic when mixed. The first is the topical form of B3 known as niacinamide.
So, what about this out-of-this-world antioxidant we all crave? For starters, niacinamide is incredibly restorative! It can help the skin build a healthy lipid barrier, which will ensure that your skin stays hydrated and doesn’t lose moisture too quickly. Niacinamide may also help stimulate keratin productionwhich is an essential protein that forms our protective skin barrier and keeps skin firm and healthy.
In addition, niacinamide is both soothing and purifying. Although he is known to help expel excess sebum from the pores, it is also known to help regulate sebum production, reduce pore size over time, and calm inflammatory conditions like acne and rosacea. Talk about the multifaceted nature of niacinamide!
What are the benefits of vitamin C for the skin?
While we know niacinamide is a fantastic ingredient because it’s uniquely gentle, effective, and incredibly versatile, the benefits of vitamin C for skin have also proven to be a timeless classic. Speaking of ticking a box of beauty wishes for luminous, glowing skin, vitamin C-elebrity has us thanking our lucky stars!
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can promote collagen production for firmer skin, and it increases cell turnover, which means brighter, more even skin tone. It also provides protection against UV aggressors and can even scavenge free radicals to prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This citrus celebrity also stimulates elastin production to bring a youthful bounce to your skin.
Age spots, brown spots, sunspots… we want them all to disappear. Vitamin C decreases the formation of melanin and protects against UV damage. If you don’t have pimples yet, vitamin C can help keep them away. This powerful antioxidant also fights free radical damage and associated hyperpigmentation, helping to keep your skin free of dark spots.
As you can see, niacinamide and vitamin C offer a multitude of benefits for everyone. Let’s find out whether and how well they play together!
Demystify the myth? Can we really mix Niacinamide and Vitamin C?
No thanks to some conclusions based on outdated and misinterpreted research, there has been controversy surrounding the combination of niacinamide and vitamin C. Going back to the early 1960s (yes, until now), there were studies suggesting that you should avoid combining niacinamide and vitamin C.
These older findings were wrong from the start because they used unstabilized forms of the two ingredients combined at very high temperatures, creating nicotinic acid, which can lead to skin irritation and a recipe for unnecessary skin-incompatible ingredients.
Since beauty and skincare (like technology) are constantly evolving and improving by the second, quality The products are formulated with stabilized forms of niacinamide and vitamin C to create a skin-friendly formula. Perry Romanowskian independent cosmetic chemist, added: “When more stable forms of vitamin C are used, such as magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, rather than ascorbic acid, it is unlikely to be a problem for the skin.” .
Further studies like that of the father of cosmeceuticals, Dr. Albert Kligmanalso pointed out the cosmetic effects of niacinamide and a stabilized form of an antioxidant such as vitamin C may have topical effects, such as improved epidermal barrier function and does not cause skin redness unlike nicotinic acid.
But what’s more, clinical trials like this 2004 study show that niacinamide can relieve inflammation and can even help calm redness and blotches. To make these benefits even better, niacinamide is remarkably gentle on the skin. It also interacts well with most other ingredients. This means that most often you can combine your niacinamide at night with other actives like niacinamide.
How to Mix Niacinamide and Vitamin C for Best Results
Research shows you can safely mix niacinamide and vitamin C to create a synergistic combination that provides skin brightening, anti-aging, and protective benefits. We know how skin-restoring niacinamide and skin-brightening vitamin C provide so many benefits on their own, but together? !
When mixed together, these ingredients form a powerful combo that treats uneven skin tone, wrinkles, loss of firmness and dullness, and essentially, a game-changing complexion. No matter your skin type or concern, you’ll see stars with skin that gradually becomes more radiant, smoother, more even and visibly younger looking. But beware of conventional cosmetic companies that use vitamin C with a low pH of around 2-3, such as ascorbic acid, which is not compatible with the more neutral pH of 6-7 of niacinamide.
We use a more stable and higher quality version of vitamin C called magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, which has a pH of 6-7 like niacinamide. This means that our form of vitamin C can coexist with niacinamide without causing a harmful chemical reaction on your skin. Without further ado, here are some of our cult favorites containing niacinamide and vitamin C.
#1: Niacinamide Boost
If you want a niacinamide product that packs a punch, look no further than our very own Niacinamide Boost!
This supercharged serum isn’t your typical dropper bottle – it comes in powder form. It’s water-activated to rejuvenate skin texture, promote firmness and minimize the appearance of pores with concentrated niacinamide and hyaluronic acid.
#2. Bakuchiol Serum
Made with the clinically recommended maximum concentration of Bakuchiol, this serum is a must-have for those looking for long-lasting hydration. It penetrates deep into the skin for a soft, supple feel without the harshness and irritation of traditional retinol.
#3. Bakuchiol Moisturizer
For a moisturizer, try Bakuchiol Moisturizer. This antioxidant-rich natural retinol alternative hydrates without the heavy ingredients that can clog pores. It’s an especially good choice for those who find retinol too irritating; bakuchiol delivers all the retinol without the irritating side effects, while niacinamide tones and firms the skin.
#4. Lavender Niacinamide Pore Minimizing Toner
With its stellar reputation as a skin hero, it’s no wonder we use lavender oil in many of our toners! This pore minimizing toner deeply cleans and purifies facial pores while diminishing their appearance without stripping or dehydrating the skin.
This hydrating formula contains niacinamide, which evens skin tone while firming skin. The addition of lavender hydrosol cools and soothes, while witch hazel balances oil production and reduces inflammation. This toner is the perfect blend to achieve flawless, glowing skin!
#5. Vitamin C Serum
There’s always room in our routines for another serum, and this one is on our all-time favorites list. It’s ultra-lightweight with a cooling aloe base, which absorbs easily into thirsty skin to quickly deliver vitamin C below the surface.
One of vitamin C’s superpowers is its ability to support collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines. That’s why a daily product like a serum has a visible impact, showing little sign of improvement with each use. Brightening green apple and smoothing broccoli (rich in alpha-lipoic acid) play a supportive role in promoting plumper, more supple skin.
#6. Vitamin C mask
This baby is active, with plenty of vitamin C, niacinamide, and fruit enzymes to enhance radiance. The active ingredients sodium ascorbate and calcium ascorbate work to create a dramatic improvement in skin tone over time, helping to neutralize dark spots.
Papaya and pineapple enzymes support vitamin C to slough off dead skin cells and dull skin for a brighter complexion. The camu camu and turmeric infused in this formula work overtime to lighten and brighten for a refreshed, youthful result.
#7: Powerful Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidant PM Serum
For a simple yet effective anti-aging boost, our Multi-Vitamin + Antioxidant Serum uses Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate – the most stable, highest quality form of Vitamin C. Although niacinamide and vitamin C often don’t mix well, this stable form creates a synergistic connection between the two actives, supercharging them both against dullness, fine lines and wrinkles.
When you think about it, vitamin C is found naturally in our skin and body, which supports important and well-known functions. If niacinamide and vitamin C were not compatible, we would all suffer from skin problems from using these ingredients together.
We invite you to try this cosmic combination for yourself. You might find you’ll become a true believer in wishing a star the most glowing, smoothest, and healthiest skin this side of the cosmos – no myths, just facts and results.
